As a Junior Software Engineer at NovaEdge Systems, I worked on internal tools and client-facing platforms supporting the logistics and fleet management industry. My role focused on backend services and API development using Node.js, Express and MongoDB, with occasional frontend contributions using React.

I worked closely with senior developers, QA engineers and product managers in agile sprints to deliver tested and maintainable features that served real business needs.

Key Projects and Contributions

• Fleet Tracking API Development
  Developed and maintained RESTful APIs to manage vehicle data, driver logs and geolocation tracking. Wrote endpoints, handled request validation and implemented authentication using JWT.

• Database Design and Query Optimisation
  Created and updated MongoDB schemas, indexes and aggregation pipelines to support real-time data reporting and filtering. Improved query performance by 25% through index tuning.

• Admin Dashboard Support (React)
  Built reusable components and integrated data from APIs into the internal admin dashboard, allowing staff to manage logistics, users and asset statuses in real time.

• Automated Testing & Code Reviews
  Wrote unit and integration tests with Jest and Supertest. Participated in team code reviews and applied feedback to improve code structure and readability.

• Documentation and Developer Handoff
  Created internal documentation for key APIs and modules to support onboarding and reduce ramp-up time for new developers.

Technologies and Tools

• Languages: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB, Mongoose
• Frontend: React, CSS Modules
• API Standards: REST, JWT, Axios
• Version Control: Git, GitHub
• Testing: Jest, Supertest
• Tools: Postman, VS Code, Trello, Slack

Key Outcomes

• Successfully delivered and maintained core API services used across multiple internal tools and dashboards
• Strengthened backend engineering, data modelling and testing practices in a professional team setting
• Built the confidence and foundation to transition into more independent full-stack freelance work

Notes

• All work was performed in a remote-first agile team with daily standups, sprint planning and code reviews
• APIs and tools contributed to are internal/private, but technical walkthroughs or rebuilds can be shared during interviews
• This role served as the critical bridge between my early learning and becoming a self-directed full-stack developer